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Tak
November 9, 2015 at 2:34 am
Isn’t it “再要一娃”? Doesn’t look like 生.
Manya Koetse
November 9, 2015 at 9:51 am
Hey Tak! Thanks! Doesn’t change much in terms of meaning, but I think you are right. According to all news sources it was ‘sheng’ (http://blnews.cnnb.com.cn/system/2015/11/06/011298865.shtml). Good one. Cheers, Manya
Adeline
February 23, 2016 at 9:22 pm
I think it is interesting that these women are coined (evil) when they’re not doing anything more than their male counterparts, with what they’re given.